Monday, October 17, 2011

I have been terribly busy lately! As a result, I have made very little art. And, I've neglected my blog and blog visiting. Luckily, there's nothing bad going on around here. I'm just a bit overextended and terribly busy. So, I'm extending myself a bit of what my blog friend Mel calls "blog amnesty." I'm going to do a quick breeze through my reader and then clean it out to start from scratch. And I'm going to relieve myself of blog guilt for lack of posting.

Because I'm hoping there's a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel. And I'm hoping to be getting back to making art. And blogging. And visiting. Because I still have a lot to share . . . some class reviews, the last taste of summer (and scavenger hunt prizes), some scrapbook pages, wonderful mail art received, and some new adventures in art.

And I have on more thing to share - a free pass to Shimelle's newest class "Pretty Paper Party." If you've never taken a Shimelle class or if you passed on signing up for this class and are now kind of regretting it, here's your chance to take the leap. Simple rule - the winner is the first person to comment who tells me that they are not already enrolled in the class. The class starts today, but I know we'll be able to catch up!

16 comments:

Rats! I just signed up for this class late yesterday afternoon, and here I could have been the first one to comment. ;o) Oh well. I really have no business making a commitment for a class right now, but I'm hoping it will spark some creativity and get me in the mood for some holiday crafting. We shall see...

Good to see a post from you pop up in my reader! Don't forget to breathe!!! :o)

I'm already there,Rinda....though I shouldn't be....as I have a crazy work schedule in November....but can never resist a Shimelle class....they always inspire me back into scrapbooking.Glad to see you back in Blogland....have missed your posts.

How is the class? I just got the email today and am thinking about signing up. I always love Shimelle's class, but I haven't been scrapping much lately. Do you think it'd be a good kick in the pants? Lots of sketches? Or more come up with your own ideas?

I didn't sign up and I know I'm going to regret it, and I was initially bummed seeing that I was out shopping with Sarah and missed being the first to comment... but honestly, I would be overextended to try to do it anyway. And with as many of my blog friends as there are participating, maybe I'll get the gist of it anyway.

I'm in the same boat you are, and now both of my kids are home for a week, so who knows whether I'll find time to post or not! I set a goal of reading five blogs tonight. You're #1.I signed up for Shimelle's class because I really NEED to get back to scrapbooking, and I hope I can catch up!

Hi Rinda, glad you are busy as being busy is a good thing. Just stopped by to say hello but Blogger keeps messing up on me. Having problems uploading pics and leaving comments. Good to see you, take care and have a great week.

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)